Battambang Loop

DURATION: 
4 days / 3 nights
CODE: 
ICT-CA.019
PRICE FROM: 
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Overview

DAY 1: Siem Reap to Battambang
DAY 2: Wat Banan and Phnom Sampeau
DAY 3: Banteay Chhmar and Banteay Top
DAY 4: Sisophon to Siem Reap

Itinenary

DAY 1: Siem Reap to Battambang
We travel by speedboat along the Sangker River to the charming city of Battambang, passing near Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary. After lunch in town, we follow the Sangker River to the Angkorian temple of Wat Ek Phnom, dating from the 11th century. We return to town for a stroll around the market and dinner.

DAY 2: Wat Banan and Phnom Sampeau
In the morning, we travel to the moutain temple of Wat Banan. This small, graceful temple offers excellent views of the surrounding countryside. We take a picnic lunch in the open before continuing to the holy mountain of Phnom Sampeau. We explore the caves and shrines on this limestone bluff. We return to town for dinner and overnight.

DAY 3: Banteay Chhmar and Banteay Top
Leaving Battambang, we head north through Sisophon to the jungle temple complex of Banteay Chhmar. After exploring the extensive ruins, we have a picnic at the site. In the afternoon we stop at the curious ruin of Banteay Top before stopping for dinner and overnight in Sisophon.

DAY 4: Sisophon to Siem Reap
We travel from Sisophon to Siem Reap where the tour ends.

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